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INSIGHTS
Welcome to Insights, a space for leaders in motion. Whether you're a professional navigating career transitions, or an executive refining your presence, this blog is designed to meet you where you are, and help you move forward with intention. These posts are crafted to inspire action, deepen awareness, and support the kind of leadership that leaves a lasting impact.
Setting the agenda with your KOL
Do you have a standard opening with your KOL visits? Is it purposeful? Does it get down to business efficiently? In our attempt to be...
Nov 25, 20241 min read
What does my manager want?
The famous psychiatrist Alfred Adler proposed a life lived on the horizontal plane. In his time, the early 1900s, life was lived on the...
Nov 20, 20242 min read
An idea for your next presentation with PowerPoint
When we work with both large and small teams of Medical Science Liaisons, it strikes us that as slide presentations are developed, there...
Nov 18, 20241 min read
Approaching a conversation on even ground Tip #4
“If I could turn back time” are famous words sung by Cher that are often on repeat in my head when I’ve processed a conversation and...
Nov 5, 20242 min read
Approaching a conversation on even ground Tip #3
Our last post gave examples of how you can change your communication to convey strength and confidence, which is important during...
Nov 4, 20242 min read
Approaching a conversation on even ground Tip #2
The language we use with our KOLs and peers impacts the direction and depth of the relationship. Here are some adjustments to keep your...
Oct 30, 20241 min read
Approaching a conversation on even ground Tip #1
“At least you’re doing them” was what Tim said when I told him my flip turns were slow and wonky. That was just what I needed to hear...
Oct 28, 20241 min read
Personal Development Planning Tip #11
Following on from our last post: It is important that you don’t spread yourself across too many goals as your development is important,...
Oct 21, 20241 min read
Personal Development Planning Tip #10
Following on from our last post: The final step in developing your plan is determining what you will do to accomplish your goals. Each...
Oct 15, 20242 min read
Personal Development Planning Tip #9
The last posts in this series have focused on evaluating your strengths and areas for development based on your current role and what you...
Oct 14, 20242 min read
Personal Development Planning Tip #8
Following on from our last post: Put time on your calendar to network every week, even if it is just 30 minutes. Be prepared with...
Oct 9, 20242 min read
Personal Development Planning Tip #7
In our last post, we focused on how to leverage your personal development plan (PDP) when you’ve already identified what role you are...
Oct 6, 20242 min read
Personal Development Planning Tip #6
Following on from our previous post: We all live in our own reality. We really did look in the mirror today and said, “Yes!” Then out on...
Oct 2, 20241 min read
Personal Development Planning Tip #5
In our last posts on this topic, we discussed the competencies needed for your role as an MSL and the steps to assess yourself against...
Sep 30, 20242 min read
Personal Development Planning Tip #4
Following on from our previous post: As you assess yourself against each skill and behavior on the list of competencies for your role,...
Sep 25, 20241 min read
Personal Development Planning Tip #3
In the movie Casablanca, Rick looks at Ilsa and says, “Who are you really, and what were you before? What did you do and what did you...
Sep 22, 20242 min read
Personal Development Planning Tip #2
Your personal development plan (PDP) is your roadmap for growth, but it’s also a reflection of your aspirations. Here are more things to...
Sep 18, 20242 min read
Personal Development Planning Tip #1
It was Jack Nicholson who famously said, “You want the truth? You can’t handle the truth!” Well, when we (or our boss) give feedback,...
Sep 16, 20242 min read
Dealing with Rejection (or the Feeling of Rejection) Tip #3
In our last post on this topic, we encouraged you to retrain your brain to focus on positive feedback and positive outcomes. How’s it...
Sep 9, 20242 min read
Dealing with Rejection (or the Feeling of Rejection) Tip #2
All MSLs face rejection, and part of the art of being an impactful MSL is to move past it and turn it into an opportunity for success....
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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